Gathering with the family, a delicious dinner and some shopping with the girls

has left me anxiously awaiting the upcoming holiday season.

Some decorations have been pulled out of storage, however

I am actually looking forward to putting a few things together myself.

While I’m fond of the traditional red and green this year I am seeking

neutrals and metallics this year to carry through to New Years and beyond.

I started with these peacock feather plates for my kitchen. They don’t scream holiday decor but the glam of the brushed metallics is exactly what I was going for. The dollar glass plates and endless design and color possibilities make this a perfect inexpensive decor project– not just for the holidays but year round.

Materials Needed:

Clear Glass Plates

Vinyl Decals

Spray Paint

Permanent Marker

I used the Silhouette Cameo to cut the vinyl designs used for this project, however any removable vinyl decal or sticker can be used. The feather shape was purchased from theSilhouette Online Store {design #8186 – beautiful peacock feather}.For detailed instructions on how to cut long pieces of vinyl with the Silhouettecheck out this post.

Once the vinyl is cut, remove the negative space of the design– this is the part of the design that will be painted onto the plate.

The next step is to apply the vinyl design to the front of the glass plate. Begin by thoroughly cleaning and drying the plate. The plates that were used above were picked up at IKEA for 99¢ {ÖPPEN Plate} – I have also seen some at my local dollar store as well.

The key to this step is to completely cover any part of the front of the plate that you do not want to be painted. For this project two separate feather designs were used on each of the plates – then any spaces left uncovered were simply covered with extra pieces of vinyl.

Using spray paint, spray the entire front of the plate. Multiple light coats work best on glass. Krylon Brushed Metallic spray paint in Champagne Nouveau was used above.

Once the paint has dried carefully peel away the vinyl.

Next, flip the plate over on a flat surface so the front is completely covered –then spray the entire back of the plate with a coat of spray paint.Krylon Satin Nickel was used above.

Once the plate has completely dried a permanent marker was used to line the edge of the plate for a finished look. I used a metallic Sharpie in Bronze.

These, of course, were made for decoration only.

I made four total to go above my kitchen sink.

Each of the designs vary just a bit.

The 3D effects of the feathers against the glass plates are so pretty.

I just adore the glam of champagne and satin nickel together – not to mention the bronze rims.

It is the prefect mix of metallics I was after for my holiday decor this year.

Considering they only cost $4 – I am pretty excited about them too…

plus I was able to put some supplies I already had on hand to good use.

Love your design! And thank you for the link to Silhouette! (Got a cover & more vinyl 40% off) I just purchased mine a couple weeks ago & am very excited to learn all the exciting designs & ideas. Thank you for sharing your’s, it’s beautiful!

These plates took my breath away. It was on your blog nearly two years ago that I discovered Silhouette, and I bought one using your link. Not long afterward, I joined a forum of Silhouette users, then became a moderator/teacher/helper on that forum for a long time, then I turned to designing files for the Silhouette. It grew to be nearly 6,000 owner/users in just a couple of years, and gave me a sense of accomplishment that I truly needed. I owe it all to you! Thank you for your inspiration, and your willingness to share. You started me on something that has made my dreams come true. Hugs to you, Stephanie Lynn!

Barbara – Thank you so much for sharing this story – I truly appreciate it. Your comments make me smile and are exactly why I enjoy sharing anything and everything on this blog. YOU are an inspiration – and it’s stories like this that keep ME going. Congratulations on your success – you totally deserve it! xoxo Stephanie Lynn

Hi Stephanie I must say, these plates are so beautiful and stunning! Greaaat Job! Can you tell me what software you are using for your fonts? I am needing a good software that I would give me a way that I could use your beautiful fonts [like your name] and also mix it with photos. I am trying to design a website and I am feeling so limited with the font designs they have, which are basic.Thank you. Bobbie

These plates are stunning! I was amazed to learn you created them yourself! You make it sound so easy, but I am not sure I am ready to tackle this just yet, but I see it in my future! The possibilities are endless! Heading over to share on G+ and Pinterest!

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